Corporate, Commercial and Business Litigation

Our clients contact us when they seek legal representation to pursue or defend a legal claim or respond to regulatory action. They want objective, experienced, and candid advice on their options; and they want effective and efficient representation in any proceedings. We are experienced in representing clients in a wide variety of industries and areas. Our work typically involves:

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Corporate & Commercial Litigation |

We represent domestic and international clients in a wide variety of business
disputes. Our clients include public and private corporations and family
businesses, and their shareholders, directors, and managers.
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Commercial Disputes including, for example, claims for breach of commercial contracts, claims of
fraud, debt collection, employee claims (such as wrongful dismissal), claims of
negligence or misrepresentation resulting in business losses, or breaches of a
purchase and sale agreement or a franchise agreement

Real Estate-related Disputes

Real Estate-related Disputes including, for example, claims for specific performance or damages by buyer or
seller, claims of misrepresentation, other breaches of a contract of purchase
and sale, commercial leasing disputes and claims of compensation for
expropriation

Defamation Law matters involving the prosecution and defence of claims of defamation in the
form of slander or libel, including internet-based defamation where the
publications are made anonymously

Competition Law

Competition Law matters including, for example, advising clients with respect to allegations of
conduct involving breaches of the Competition Act, compliance with its
provisions, and claims involving anticompetitive conduct

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Administrative Tribunals and Regulatory Bodies |

We represent both individual and corporate clients before a wide variety of
administrative tribunals and governmental or regulatory bodies. Our lawyers are
experienced in advising clients in matters involving bodies such as, for example:
The British Columbia Securities Commission, The British Columbia Superintendent of
Real Estate, The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada, The Competition
Bureau of Canada, Professional Colleges and Regulatory Bodies.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution |

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes, such as mediation and arbitration
may have benefits over traditional litigation under certain circumstances. Where
ADR is an alternative to traditional litigation, we have experience successfully
representing clients in these forums.